Decelera

🤷🏽‍♂️ Why should you apply to ?

1. Guaranteed €300K upfront, with up to €1M committed within weeks

Every startup selected for Decelera now receives €300K before the program begins, with the strongest teams eligible for an additional €700K shortly after. Unlike traditional accelerators, where funding is uncertain or staged over time, selection at Decelera now equals immediate capital and early runway.

2. One of Europe’s most selective founder programs

More than 3,600 startups apply to Decelera each year, and only 12 teams are selected per program. This makes Decelera one of the most exclusive founder communities in Southern Europe and the Hispanic ecosystem, a signal of quality recognized by investors and partners globally.

3. Learn from operators who’ve already built and exited

Decelera’s Experience Makers are founders and operators who have already built, scaled, and exited companies. Their role is not advisory in theory, but practical and founder-centric: they support teams with real decisions, challenges, and growth paths based on firsthand experience.

4. A 7-day immersive experience designed around founders

Decelera’s immersive program is a focused, high-intensity environment where founders step out of daily ex*****on to work deeply on strategy, vision, leadership, and company direction. Over seven days, teams receive structured feedback, investor perspective, and peer exchange in a uniquely human and reflective format.

5. A long-term capital partner, not just an accelerator

Beyond the initial investment, Decelera reserves significant follow-on capital for top-performing companies and supports founders over the long term. The model is built on conviction and partnership: if Decelera selects you, it commits to backing your journey beyond the program.